COLLECTED POEMS 1978-2000

A PENTALOGY

De: Dejan Stojanović

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Stojanović wrote his first pentalogy between 1978 and 2000. This pentalogy represents a unique poetic universe of five collections reflecting his artistic evolution and distinctive vision. It begins with Circling: 1978-1987, published in 1993, where Stojanović lays a foundation that connects his later works. The philosophical tone introduced in his first book of poetry will resonate throughout his subsequent writings.

In The Sun Watches the Sun, published in 1999, Stojanović broadens the field of inquiry, contemplating the relationship between existence and perception. He explores how our senses and understanding of phenomena inform our worldview and expresses such ideas, sensory experiences, and observations through vivid imagery. In this way, he demonstrates his immense capacity for transforming philosophical ideas into poetry.

Stojanović published three poetry collections in 2000: The Creator, The Sign and Its Children, and The Shape. In The Creator, he is preoccupied with the nature and meaning of existence and the nature of creating and creation in the form of art or natural phenomena. Collection The Sign and Its Children deals with the nuances of language and symbolism, where Stojanović’s talent for creating layered meanings resonates on multiple levels. The pentalogy ends with The Shape, which highlights the infinite potential of form. In this work, he shows how creativity perpetually evolves into a complex poetic universe with the help of paradox as a powerful poetic device.

These five collections embody Stojanović’s poetic journey, characterized by the interaction between philosophical thought and strong emotions. His poetry merges philosophical inquiry with original expression. In these collections of poems, readers can experience and witness thought transformation through unique imagery and sensory experiences. Stojanović’s poetry covers earthly themes and touches on the mysterious territories of the Cosmos where philosophical and poetic meet. His recurring motifs—atoms and silent melodies—connect the ancient philosophical concepts with the modern ones, enabling readers to reflect on the symbiosis of nature and the human experience.